In honor of the Black Frank White's passing and his monumental effect on hip-hop as a whole, XXL looks back on the rapper's best moments. So rock your COOGI sweaters and shades today in honor of the man who paved the way for many MCs in the rap game. Now 25 years after his death, Biggie’s legacy will never be forgotten. I can feel it coming and I used to all say 'no.' So to answer Bun B, I'm just now getting over that fact, and it's how many years later," she said. It's so funny because I can always feel when that day is approaching. During an interview with MTV News in 2013, Bun B asked Kim, “How was it dealing with the loss of Biggie for you in this industry?” Her response was candid and revealed that she was just now getting over the fact. These albums housed classic tracks such as “Gimme the Loot,” “Juicy,” “Hypnotize” and “Mo’ Money, Mo’ Problems.”īiggie was especially a huge influence on Lil’ Kim, who made her mark as a member of his Junior M.A.F.I.A. Two of Biggie Smalls' studio albums-1994’s Ready to Die and 1997’s Life After Death-were widely successful and portrayed his underground reputation on a commercial level. Fans, rappers, other artists, DJs, and club promoters have always viewed March 9 as a day of celebration for the Brooklyn native’s life and catalog. Even as questions still arise from his passing, Biggie’s impact has inspired and invigorated the hip-hop community as a whole for years.
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